The aid provides different amounts depending on the work carried out. Those who used tractors to create firebreaks by working agricultural plots may receive €70 for each hour worked, while compensation will be €35 per hour for those who transported water or carried out support tasks other than plowing.
HOW TO APPLY FOR COMPENSATION
To access the aid, each farmer must submit an individual application accompanied by a certificate confirming both the work performed and the hours of assistance provided. The document must be issued by the town hall of the municipality where the work was carried out, regardless of the applicant's municipality of residence.
The application can be filed electronically through the procedure established by the Government of Aragon or in person at a registry assistance office. The Directorate-General for the Interior and Emergencies will be responsible for managing the compensation. The amounts set take into account factors such as fuel consumed, machinery wear and its immediate availability during emergencies.
FIRES RECORDED BETWEEN JUNE AND AUGUST
The compensation applies to farmers who assisted during numerous fires recorded in June, July and August.
JUNE: Barbastro, on June 22; Alcampell-Tamarite de Litera, on June 25; Uncastillo, on June 26; and Leciñena, on June 30. JULY: Morillo de Monclús, in La Fueva, on July 1; Loporzano, on July 4; Castillonroy, on July 8; Peñarroya de Tastavins, on July 12; Orés, on July 15; Plan, on July 19; Ejulve, on July 20; La Cerollera, on July 23; and Barbastro and Nachá, in Baells, on July 30. AUGUST: Las Peñas de Riglos, on August 10; Almonacid de la Sierra, on August 14; and Villafranca de Ebro, on August 26.
NEARLY 40 MUNICIPALITIES IDENTIFIED
The Interior and Emergencies department has sent town halls an initial list of nearly 40 municipalities where support work to fight the fires has been identified. They include Alcampell, Peralta de Calasanz, Fonz, San Esteban de Litera, Azanuy-Alins, Tamarite de Litera, Uncastillo, Loporzano, Monroyo, Peñarroya de Tastavins, Barbastro, Alcubierre, Leciñena, Robres, Torralba de Aragón, La Fueva, Castillonroy, Albelda, Luesia, Biota, Asín, Ejea de los Caballeros, Orés, Ejulve, Molinos, Castellote, Plan, La Cerollera, La Cañada de Verich, Baells, Estopiñán del Castillo, Almonacid de la Sierra, Alpartir, Villafranca de Ebro, Alfajarín, Bailo, Las Peñas de Riglos, Jaca, Santa Cruz de la Serós and Caldearenas.
The Aragonese government says the list could still be expanded if actions in other municipalities are documented.
